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One person in extremely critical condition, suspect in custody after Scottsdale shooting

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Posted at 3:18 PM, Feb 18, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-20 13:25:46-05

SCOTTSDALE — The Scottsdale Police Department says a man is in custody after a shooting in a neighborhood Saturday afternoon.

Officials say the shooting happened near Alma School and Happy Valley roads.

One person was injured and was left in extremely critical condition, according to police.

Officials advised that residents stay inside while officers searched the neighborhood for several hours Saturday.

Police say surveillance videos and witnesses in the area helped identify 55-year-old Patrick Gruchala as the suspected shooter.

Gruchala was located and arrested Sunday night at a home, according to police.

According to police, Gruchala intended to shoot a specific person at the residence but shot another bystander.

The victim has not been identified.

Gruchala faces one count of attempted first-degree murder and one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.